Four escape from MP prison, jailer suspended

by IANS |

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh)  :  Four prisoners escaped from the district jail in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch early on Sunday night and are still absconding, officials said.

The four fugitives - all facing serious charges - were identified as Nahar Singh Banjara, Dube Lal Durve, Pankaj Mongia, and Lekhram Bavri.

Soon after the escape came to the notice of authorities on Sunday morning, police launched a manhunt, setting up checkpoints and raiding various places but failed to find the four criminals.

Jailer R.P. Vasuliya and four guards have been suspended for negligence in duty, officials said.

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